How much $ did you make from bonuses last year?

[Ron Burgundy]

I'm talking about poker, casinos and sportsbooks combined. I made $13.5K. This is a significant decline from 2005 when I made $19.4K. I predict that number will go even lower this year, now that US players have fewer sites to play, and thus fewer bonuses. I'm estimating $6-8K this year.

I really miss the Cryptos. /images/graemlins/frown.gif Now I actually have to be good at poker to make a living.

For people who keep track of these numbers, have you noticed a similar decline?

[MadMat]

I Didn't keep accurate records untill about 1/2 way through 2005

But I made about $17k from bonuses in 2006, and about $1.5k from actually playing poker!

Mat

[celiboy]

About 6700

Just under 2K from Casinos (including the 1K from Mansion on the Steelers promo) and the remainder from poker

I'm aiming for around $4K this year only as I find the Casino chases boring as hell and am only sticking to poker. Unfortunately the poker bonuses are drying up compared to previous years as well. I'm Canadian so I can still do the Cryptos, but that would be a last resort

[thing85]

My numbers aren't quite so telling because I started casino whoring in the middle of 2005. $10k in 2005, and $12k in 2006. If 2005 had been a full year, it would've obviously been much larger.

I've quit casino whoring altogether and with money tied up in NETeller and difficulty moving money from site to site, I don't plan on trying any new casinos or poker sites. I estimate this year that probably 90-95% of my gambling income will come strictly from playing poker (and rakeback) and maybe 5-10% (and even this is optimistic) will come from bonuses.

[halftilted]

$15,500 from poker, casinos, and sportsbook bonuses/arbs although Neteller has about $5000 of that now.

[kyleb]

-$3252359325

at least it feels like it

[DocMartin]

I've been making the bonus/rakeback transition due to equal parts desire/necessity. 2005 was 11K/4K while 2006 was 5K/32K. I expect the trend to continue as well due to lack of bonuses/lack of ways to move money around efficiently to get the bonuses that are available.

[aka23]

I gained about $40k through my casino play last year. I did not play poker or sportsbook significantly. I plan to get more into poker this year.

[dzbonus]

$800 I think. I got lucky.

[Nick-Zack]

$3600 in bonuses and $28.6K in prop pay last year. $5400 in bonuses and $54K in prop pay in 2005.

[grouchie]

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I really miss the Cryptos, and Ongame

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[136913691369]

40K from casino bonuses and a +EV deuces wild machine that is no longer available (30K from bonuses alone)

20K from sportsbetting (bonuses and straight betting)

-3K from poker (I used to be good until casinowhoring ruined me /images/graemlins/frown.gif)

[supercheval]

How the hell do you guys make 30k+ in casino bonuses... is there even that much avaible???

[kyleb]

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How the hell do you guys make 30k+ in casino bonuses... is there even that much avaible???

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sure why not

[edbighead]

+20k at casinos in 2006 most of which was before oct

[supercheval]

what kind of bankroll you must have to make that much?

[sm1030]

22K in all. most from poker...most of it is the bonuses.
i also expect this to drop significantly, but i project 6-8K this year, minimum

[Thremp]

More than the avg American makes actually working.

[kyleb]

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what kind of bankroll you must have to make that much?

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probably like 1k or something if you start small

personally i just keep losing money so i avoid this whole "bankroll" problem you keep talking about

[Thremp]

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what kind of bankroll you must have to make that much?

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probably like 1k or something if you start small

personally i just keep losing money so i avoid this whole "bankroll" problem you keep talking about

[/ QUOTE ]

I started with 1k

[kdog]

$13520 Poker only. Don't do casinos and never kept track of sportsbooks.

Be surprised if I make 1/2 that this year as I don't do Absolute and UB any more.

[supercheval]

but where do you people find all the +EV casinos... I have gone through beatingbonuses.com already...

[kyleb]

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but where do you people find all the +EV casinos... I have gone through beatingbonuses.com already...

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shh, it's a secret!

[mtx]

The only reason they're making 5 figures is because they bet big and get lucky....

[Bobo Fett]

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The only reason they're making 5 figures is because they bet big and get lucky....

[/ QUOTE ]

No, no...it's BJ sweeper...

[kyleb]

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The only reason they're making 5 figures is because they bet big and get lucky....

[/ QUOTE ]

hahahahah

oh god hold on

haaaaaaaaaaaahahahahahrofllolmao

[martin81]

I made around 5500 $ last Year from casinos and poker combined. Most of it from bonuses.
I expect to make more this Year as I made around 650$ in January.

But it is only a hobby for me. I work full time in IT business.

[freni126]

it's one of those threads again... they seem to pop up once in a while and I have yet to figure out the purpose of them...

well I guess I will be a good whore too and tell the world about how little I actually do work and how I just watch my bank account fill up... I made some last year.. more than some of you.. less than some.

[W.A.Rebel]

so who can teach me how to make casino bonuses :P ?
i can only play poker and make poker bonuses. I used to do sportsbook too but i quit.

[mtx]

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The only reason they're making 5 figures is because they bet big and get lucky....

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hahahahah

oh god hold on

haaaaaaaaaaaahahahahahrofllolmao

[/ QUOTE ]

Bet $1000 hands of BJ, hold your breath, cover your eyes, AND HOPE FOR THE BEST!!!!!

[aflaba]

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[136913691369]

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so who can teach me how to make casino bonuses :P ?
i can only play poker and make poker bonuses. I used to do sportsbook too but i quit.

[/ QUOTE ]

I think you're a little late to the party. Casino bonuses are mostly dead, especially for Americans.

[DaNcInGgOoN]

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Bet $1000 hands of BJ, hold your breath, cover your eyes, AND HOPE FOR THE BEST!!!!!

[/ QUOTE ]

Hey good advise, like this i made quick 10k this month, i hope i didnt loose it all back till the end of Feb.

[Izverg04]

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The only reason they're making 5 figures is because they bet big and get lucky....

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hahahahah

oh god hold on

haaaaaaaaaaaahahahahahrofllolmao

[/ QUOTE ]

It's funny cause it's true /images/graemlins/smile.gif

[BBKPoker]

I made six figures and I still feel broke as hell.

[Thremp]

WTF?


Are some people in this thread serious?

[Little_Luck]

Step 1. Move out of the U.S.
Step 2. ???
Step 3. Profit

[MadMat]

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The only reason they're making 5 figures is because they bet big and get lucky....

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The largest I bet is $3 a hand.

A large chunk of last years profit for me came from the "clearplay" Baccarat+roulette system, which I've pretty much all used up now. I've also been bonus banned at most of the good monthlies, 32red etc, casinoeuro group, So I'm expecting a much tougher year this year for bonuses.

Although I'm sure if we keep our eyes open some +ev deals will surface.

Mat

[5thStreetHog]

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I really miss the Cryptos, and Ongame

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[/ QUOTE ]I miss APs old bonus structure.

[RikaKazak]

The most I made in 1 month last year was $9K...but that's Bonus AND Rakeback...so kind of cheating

Also that was doing WELL in casino whoring /images/graemlins/wink.gif

[mtx]

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The only reason they're making 5 figures is because they bet big and get lucky....

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The largest I bet is $3 a hand.

A large chunk of last years profit for me came from the "clearplay" Baccarat+roulette system, which I've pretty much all used up now. I've also been bonus banned at most of the good monthlies, 32red etc, casinoeuro group, So I'm expecting a much tougher year this year for bonuses.

Although I'm sure if we keep our eyes open some +ev deals will surface.

Mat

[/ QUOTE ]

I made around $8k in 3 months doing all of the easy cashable and Clearplay bonuses..I flatbet $1-$5 90% of the time..lately I've been betting $10-$20/hand because I'm bored.

[BBKPoker]

It's funny because the average poster in here is so absolutely and hopelessly clueless. Most of them can't even figure out elementary stuff I had determined within the first week. I seriously come here to read threads everytime I get remotely concerned about bonusing and am reminded of the sheer idiocy of most online gamblers whether they are advantage players or not.

[Ray Of Light]

Well, I checked my records, and it seems that I made a little over $47k last year from a mix of bonuses (sports, casino, poker and cashback). I figure, if I was really focused, and put more time into this, I could make six figures off bonuses alone.

Being based in the UK, I haven't noticed any significant drop in bonuses between last year and this year; only a differance in the type of bonuses available. For example, there are much fewer decent blackjack bonuses; but in correlation, there has been a rise in video poker bonuses and casino account cashback offers.

The landscape of online gambling is changing, and has been ever changing over the past 3-5 years. You simply need to adapt, keep studying, and keep on top of the latest information.

[KISS ME]

i have a list or 44 casino's i do regularly that are in aka23 list and since september i am up 140 000$ i started with 500$... i take advantage as much as possible if i can play in pouds or euro's and try to avg 100$ profit or 4000$ total on each name i do (all legal with real names and real neteller acc # i do give 10% of my winnings to each person info and computer i use ...and im still going strong...as long as it last....

oh but i did suffer a 5700$ loss fraud was stolen from my neteller now i leave nothing in neteller since they are not responsable for frauds and you are not reimboursed even though they can see you were frauded....anyways pokerstars is safer.

[dzbonus]

So by my understanding you are bragging about making some money in a probably illegal manner which is forbidden from discussion on this forum. Not to mention you are doing a piss poor job at it. 44 casinos..?

[gila]

23k poker bonus
3k casino bonus
26k Rakeback

[ColdDecker333]

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i do give 10% of my winnings to each person info and computer i use

[/ QUOTE ]

Looks like you have pretty stupid friends.

[dlk9s]

[ QUOTE ]
i have a list or 44 casino's i do regularly that are in aka23 list and since september i am up 140 000$ i started with 500$... i take advantage as much as possible if i can play in pouds or euro's and try to avg 100$ profit or 4000$ total on each name i do (all legal with real names and real neteller acc # i do give 10% of my winnings to each person info and computer i use ...and im still going strong...as long as it last....

oh but i did suffer a 5700$ loss fraud was stolen from my neteller now i leave nothing in neteller since they are not responsable for frauds and you are not reimboursed even though they can see you were frauded....anyways pokerstars is safer.

[/ QUOTE ]

When I was a kid, I bought a Dungeons & Dragons starter kit. I never advanced past it because I didn't want to waste my time creating my own dungeons and what-not. What was cool about it, though, was that 20-sided die.

Let me find it...where could it be...I've been cleaning out my office, so everything has gotten moved around...

...AH HA! Here it is! Let's give it a roll...

...12.

KISS ME, you are banned for 12 days. One more infraction and you are perma-banned.

[Consty]

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i have a list or 44 casino's i do regularly that are in aka23 list and since september i am up 140 000$ i started with 500$... i take advantage as much as possible if i can play in pouds or euro's and try to avg 100$ profit or 4000$ total on each name i do (all legal with real names and real neteller acc # i do give 10% of my winnings to each person info and computer i use ...and im still going strong...as long as it last....

oh but i did suffer a 5700$ loss fraud was stolen from my neteller now i leave nothing in neteller since they are not responsable for frauds and you are not reimboursed even though they can see you were frauded....anyways pokerstars is safer.

[/ QUOTE ]

When I was a kid, I bought a Dungeons & Dragons starter kit. I never advanced past it because I didn't want to waste my time creating my own dungeons and what-not. What was cool about it, though, was that 20-sided die.

Let me find it...where could it be...I've been cleaning out my office, so everything has gotten moved around...

...AH HA! Here it is! Let's give it a roll...

...12.

KISS ME, you are banned for 12 days. One more infraction and you are perma-banned.

[/ QUOTE ]

Lol, textbook!

[celiboy]

[ QUOTE ]
Well, I checked my records, and it seems that I made a little over $47k last year from a mix of bonuses (sports, casino, poker and cashback). I figure, if I was really focused, and put more time into this, I could make six figures off bonuses alone.

Being based in the UK, I haven't noticed any significant drop in bonuses between last year and this year; only a differance in the type of bonuses available. For example, there are much fewer decent blackjack bonuses; but in correlation, there has been a rise in video poker bonuses and casino account cashback offers.

The landscape of online gambling is changing, and has been ever changing over the past 3-5 years. You simply need to adapt, keep studying, and keep on top of the latest information.

[/ QUOTE ]

How are people making so much from casinos? I did all the easy signup bonuses for about a couple grand....how do you even find some of these obscure casinos and the bonuses they offer? I know Bonuswhores had a casino forum but they made that private awhile back.

[BBKPoker]

Okay, I'll share with you the most important website that has provided an absolute slew of information for me and is responsible for providing me with branching off points about casino research and gambling that ultimately accounts for nearly all of my (very impressive) winnings online.

http://www.google.com

OMFG THE WORD IS OUT.

[kyleb]

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Okay, I'll share with you the most important website that has provided an absolute slew of information for me and is responsible for providing me with branching off points about casino research and gambling that ultimately accounts for nearly all of my (very impressive) winnings online.

http://www.google.com

OMFG THE WORD IS OUT.

[/ QUOTE ]

YEAH OKAY WAY TO RUIN IT GKDMDJKSNHKJLSDHSDKLJHLSDKHUOISDHJSDLK